Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
M.Bieb.
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
1808
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 1: 92 (1808)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651027
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Gmelin's Teasel
- Garden Teasel
- Common Teasel
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Dipsacus gmelinii (also called Gmelin's Teasel, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has spiny, dark-green leaves and its flowers are purple and tubular. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Dipsacus gmelinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Dipsacus gmelinii is a white to pale pink color and is bell-shaped. The seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Dipsacus gmelinii is a hardy perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Dipsacus gmelinii
                        
                            Dipsacus gmelinii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Dipsacus gmelinii FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Dipsacus gmelinii?
Dipsacus gmelinii
What is the common name of Dipsacus gmelinii?
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What is the natural habitat of Dipsacus gmelinii?
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                        Species in the Dipsacus genus
                        
                            Dipsacus valsecchii, 
Dipsacus asperoides, 
Dipsacus atratus, 
Dipsacus cephalarioides, 
Dipsacus chinensis, 
Dipsacus comosus, 
Dipsacus dipsacoides, 
Dipsacus ferox, 
Dipsacus fullonum, 
Dipsacus gmelinii, 
Dipsacus inermis, 
Dipsacus japonicus, 
Dipsacus laciniatus, 
Dipsacus leschenaultii, 
Dipsacus narcisseanus, 
Dipsacus pilosus, 
Dipsacus pinnatifidus, 
Dipsacus pseudosylvestris, 
Dipsacus sativus, 
Dipsacus strigosus, 
Dipsacus walkeri, 
Dipsacus xinjiangensis, 
Dipsacus lijiangensis,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Caprifoliaceae family
                        
                            Bassecoia bretschneideri, 
Bassecoia siamensis, 
Bassecoia hookeri, 
Cephalaria duzceensis, 
Cephalaria alpina, 
Cephalaria ambrosioides, 
Cephalaria anatolica, 
Cephalaria aristata, 
Cephalaria armeniaca, 
Cephalaria armerioides, 
Cephalaria armoraciifolia, 
Cephalaria attenuata, 
Cephalaria axillaris, 
Cephalaria aytachii, 
Cephalaria balansae, 
Cephalaria balkharica, 
Cephalaria beijiangensis, 
Cephalaria calcarea, 
Cephalaria cedrorum, 
Cephalaria charadzeae, 
Cephalaria cilicica, 
Cephalaria coriacea, 
Cephalaria dagestanica, 
Cephalaria decurrens, 
Cephalaria demetrii, 
Cephalaria dichaetophora, 
Cephalaria dirmilensis, 
Cephalaria ekimiana, 
Cephalaria elazigensis, 
Cephalaria elmaliensis, 
Cephalaria fanourii, 
Cephalaria flava, 
Cephalaria foliosa, 
Cephalaria galpiniana, 
Cephalaria gazipashensis, 
Cephalaria gigantea, 
Cephalaria goetzei, 
Cephalaria hakkiarica, 
Cephalaria hirsuta, 
Cephalaria humilis, 
Cephalaria integrifolia, 
Cephalaria isaurica, 
Cephalaria joppensis, 
Cephalaria juncea, 
Cephalaria katangensis, 
Cephalaria kesruanica, 
Cephalaria kotschyi, 
Cephalaria laevigata, 
Cephalaria leucantha, 
Cephalaria litvinovii,